Promoting Excellence in Licensing
The IoL
The Institute of Licensing (IoL) is the professional body for licensing practitioners across the UK, comprising licensing practitioners from local authorities, other public sector organisations, licensed trade and private legal practice.
What We Do
The IoL partners with a range of organisations and individuals to promote licensing at all levels, including national Government. We are a leading provider of licensing training, publications and news from around the UK.
Join Us
Benefits of being an IoL member include discounted training course fees, full access to the IoL website including a large resource area, free copies of IoL’s Journal & LINK magazine, discounted publications and partner discounts.Latest News
Forest of Dean District Council secures Animal Welfare Act 2006 conviction and five year disqualification order
Forest of Dean District Council has secured an Animal Welfare Act 2006 conviction against an...
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Digital proof of age for alcohol sales: how the draft licensing order will work in practice
OfDIA and DCMS have published guidance on how digital proofs of age will work for...
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Gambling Commission newsletter: illegal gambling action, sponsorship consultation and safeguarding research
The Gambling Commission's 17 August newsletter covers support for a police operation against illegal gambling,...
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2026 taxi and PHV statistics: what licensing officers need to know on accessibility and safeguarding
DfT's 2026 statistics cover taxi and PHV accessibility and safeguarding, with new data for licensing...
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- Discounted training course fees
- Full access to IoL website + additional resources
- Free copies of the LINK magazine
- Free copies of the IoL Journal
- Discounted publications
- Discounts from our Partners
Our Partners
